Connecticut Exports by Industry — 2026 Trade Data

Top import industries for Connecticut
#	Industry	Share	Import Value
1	NONFERROUS (EXC ALUM) & PROCESSING NAICS 3314	23.5%	$449.7M
2	PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS NAICS 3241	10.4%	$200.1M
3	GOODS RETURNED (EXPORTS FOR CANADA ONLY) NAICS 9800	8.4%	$160.6M
4	AEROSPACE PRODUCTS & PARTS NAICS 3364	8.3%	$159.2M
5	NAVIGATIONAL/MEASURING/MEDICAL/CONTROL INSTRUMENT NAICS 3345	3.0%	$58.3M
6	ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT NAICS 3353	3.0%	$58.1M
7	OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS NAICS 3329	2.4%	$45.7M
8	OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY NAICS 3339	2.3%	$44.8M
9	HVAC & COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT NAICS 3334	2.2%	$42.3M
10	ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & COMPONENTS, NESOI NAICS 3359	2.0%	$37.7M
11	BASIC CHEMICALS NAICS 3251	1.8%	$34.6M
12	PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICINES NAICS 3254	1.7%	$32.7M
13	INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY NAICS 3332	1.6%	$30.2M
14	PLASTICS PRODUCTS NAICS 3261	1.4%	$27.2M
15	MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED COMMODITIES NAICS 3399	1.4%	$26.6M
16	SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS NAICS 3113	1.4%	$26.2M
17	ALUMINA & ALUMINUM & PROCESSING NAICS 3313	1.3%	$24.9M
18	METALWORKING MACHINERY NAICS 3335	1.1%	$21.5M
19	ENGINES, TURBINES & POWER TRANSMSN EQUIP NAICS 3336	1.1%	$20.7M
20	HOUSEHOLD & INSTITUTIONAL FURN & KITCHEN CABINETS NAICS 3371	1.1%	$20.6M
21	FRUITS & TREE NUTS NAICS 1113	0.9%	$17.0M
22	CUTLERY & HANDTOOLS NAICS 3322	0.8%	$15.4M
23	BEVERAGES NAICS 3121	0.8%	$15.2M
24	ARCHITECTURAL & STRUCTURAL METALS NAICS 3323	0.8%	$14.8M
25	SEMICONDUCTORS & OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS NAICS 3344	0.7%	$14.0M
26	BOILERS, TANKS & SHIPPING CONTAINERS NAICS 3324	0.7%	$13.5M
27	MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS NAICS 3363	0.7%	$13.4M
28	COMMERCIAL & SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY NAICS 3333	0.7%	$13.1M
29	IRON & STEEL & FERROALLOY NAICS 3311	0.7%	$12.9M
30	OTHER ANIMALS NAICS 1129	0.7%	$12.8M
31	HARDWARE NAICS 3325	0.6%	$10.5M
32	MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES NAICS 3391	0.5%	$10.1M
33	MOTOR VEHICLES NAICS 3361	0.5%	$9.9M
34	RESIN, SYN RUBBER, ARTF & SYN FIBERS/FIL NAICS 3252	0.5%	$9.7M
35	APPAREL NAICS 3152	0.5%	$9.5M
36	COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT NAICS 3342	0.5%	$9.5M
37	MEAT PRODUCTS & MEAT PACKAGING PRODUCTS NAICS 3116	0.5%	$8.7M
38	AG & CONSTRUCTION & MACHINERY NAICS 3331	0.4%	$8.4M
39	ELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT NAICS 3351	0.4%	$8.1M
40	FRUITS & VEG PRESERVES & SPECIALTY FOODS NAICS 3114	0.4%	$7.9M
41	SOAPS, CLEANING COMPOUNDS & TOILET PREPARATIONS NAICS 3256	0.4%	$7.4M
42	PULP, PAPER & PAPERBOARD MILL PRODUCTS NAICS 3221	0.4%	$7.3M
43	MUSHROOMS, NURSERY & RELATED PRODUCTS NAICS 1114	0.4%	$7.0M
44	BAKERY & TORTILLA PRODUCTS NAICS 3118	0.3%	$6.8M
45	GRAIN & OILSEED MILLING PRODUCTS NAICS 3112	0.3%	$6.2M
46	OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS NAICS 3279	0.3%	$6.0M
47	OTHER CHEMICAL PRODUCTS & PREPARATIONS NAICS 3259	0.3%	$5.9M
48	HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND MISC MACHINES, NESOI NAICS 3352	0.3%	$5.7M
49	SAWMILL & WOOD PRODUCTS NAICS 3211	0.3%	$5.6M
50	FURNITURE RELATED PRODUCTS, NESOI NAICS 3379	0.3%	$5.2M

NONFERROUS (EXC ALUM) & PROCESSING

PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS

GOODS RETURNED (EXPORTS FOR CANADA ONLY)

AEROSPACE PRODUCTS & PARTS

NAVIGATIONAL/MEASURING/MEDICAL/CONTROL INSTRUMENT

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

OTHER FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS

OTHER GENERAL PURPOSE MACHINERY

HVAC & COMMERCIAL REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT & COMPONENTS, NESOI

BASIC CHEMICALS

PHARMACEUTICALS & MEDICINES

INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY

PLASTICS PRODUCTS

MISCELLANEOUS MANUFACTURED COMMODITIES

SUGAR & CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS

ALUMINA & ALUMINUM & PROCESSING

METALWORKING MACHINERY

ENGINES, TURBINES & POWER TRANSMSN EQUIP

HOUSEHOLD & INSTITUTIONAL FURN & KITCHEN CABINETS

FRUITS & TREE NUTS

CUTLERY & HANDTOOLS

BEVERAGES

ARCHITECTURAL & STRUCTURAL METALS

SEMICONDUCTORS & OTHER ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS

BOILERS, TANKS & SHIPPING CONTAINERS

MOTOR VEHICLE PARTS

COMMERCIAL & SERVICE INDUSTRY MACHINERY

IRON & STEEL & FERROALLOY

OTHER ANIMALS

HARDWARE

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

MOTOR VEHICLES

RESIN, SYN RUBBER, ARTF & SYN FIBERS/FIL

APPAREL

COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT

MEAT PRODUCTS & MEAT PACKAGING PRODUCTS

AG & CONSTRUCTION & MACHINERY

ELECTRIC LIGHTING EQUIPMENT

FRUITS & VEG PRESERVES & SPECIALTY FOODS

SOAPS, CLEANING COMPOUNDS & TOILET PREPARATIONS

PULP, PAPER & PAPERBOARD MILL PRODUCTS

MUSHROOMS, NURSERY & RELATED PRODUCTS

BAKERY & TORTILLA PRODUCTS

GRAIN & OILSEED MILLING PRODUCTS

OTHER NONMETALLIC MINERAL PRODUCTS

OTHER CHEMICAL PRODUCTS & PREPARATIONS

HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES AND MISC MACHINES, NESOI

SAWMILL & WOOD PRODUCTS

FURNITURE RELATED PRODUCTS, NESOI

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Connecticut's primary export products?

Connecticut's primary exports are aerospace and defense equipment, including jet engines, helicopters, and related components, along with industrial machinery and precision instruments.

Which industries drive Connecticut's export economy?

Aerospace and defense manufacturing is the dominant export industry in Connecticut, supported by major manufacturers in the state, along with financial services and advanced manufacturing.

Who are Connecticut's top trading partners?

Connecticut's top export destinations include France, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, reflecting demand for high-value aerospace and defense products.

What is Connecticut's largest import industry?

NONFERROUS (EXC ALUM) & PROCESSING is Connecticut's largest import industry with $449.7M in trade value, representing 23.5% of the state's total imports.

What are the top import industries in Connecticut?

The top three import industries in Connecticut are NONFERROUS (EXC ALUM) & PROCESSING, PETROLEUM & COAL PRODUCTS, and GOODS RETURNED (EXPORTS FOR CANADA ONLY), based on monthly U.S. Census Bureau trade data.

How many industries does Connecticut import?

Connecticut has 50 active import industries tracked by NAICS code, with a combined value of $1.8B.